PUBLIC NOTICE: EASTRIDGE MINI-STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE AUGUST 1, 2020

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 16, 2020 and Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Mobile COVID-19 testing in Ferris July 15 and 16 at Ferris Junior High

Testing will be conducted at Ferris Junior High School, 1003 E. 8th Street, Ferris; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in coordination with the Ferris and Ellis County EMC’s. Insurance is not required and testing is free of charge.  Registration is required. Registration will open 24-hours in advance (July 14th).

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 9, 2020)

County accepts $3.4 million CARES Act money

WAXAHACHIE – If $3.4 million dollars sounds like a lot of money, it definitely is. The Ellis Commissioners Court approved the Coronavirus Relief Fund, in the CARES Act at the June 30 meeting with a vote of 3:1.

Judge relaxes Governor’s amended COVID-19 order

WAXAHACHIE – As residents in Ellis County were making plans for the Fourth of July this past weekend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation mandating no outdoor gatherings with more than 10 people.

Beloved Ferris icon Earline Jackson celebrates her 91st birthday

Surrounded by five generations of family and honored by a parade of fire trucks, Earline Jackson, former Ferris city councilwoman, Ferris 2017 Pioneer of the Year, long-time civic leader and beloved mentor to many, celebrated her 91st birthday on Saturday, July 4.

Ferris infrastructure makeover planned

FERRIS – In any growing city you have growing pains. The City of Ferris is no different.   Last week there was a growing pain that translated into a small sink hole in the alley of 5th and Baker.  Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said, “That is a strong sign that there is a broken pipe.”

Ferris PD successfully closes active cases

FERRIS – With a total of 11 personnel at the Ferris Police Department, the small team has recently closed a good portion of active cases in the city – some that have been open for a while.

OP-ED: Government should not force people to wear masks. We should do it voluntarily

Face masks are “all we’ve got right now to fight this virus, and it is up to each one of us to do our part,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly told reporters last week. Kelly signed an executive order last Thursday requiring all Kansans to wear masks when in public spaces.

FAMOUS QUOTES

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” – Sir Winston Churchill